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Part IV · General

42. Functions of the MR Division

Official English translation. Where it differs from the Sinhala or Tamil text, the Act itself says which text prevails.

(a)

The principal function of the MR Division shall be to co-ordinate and assist the Authority to regulate and control all aspects pertaining to medicines.

(b)

The other functions of the MR Division shall be the -

(i)

co-ordination of applications submitted for registration of medicines and renewal of such registration;

(ii)

co-ordination of matters pertaining to cancellation or suspension of registration of medicines;

(iii)

co-ordination of matters pertaining to registration of importers and distributers of medicines;

(iv)

co-ordination of the issuance of licences under this section; and

(v)

provisions of administrative assistance to the Medicines Evaluation Committee appointed under section 43 of this Act.

MEDICINES EVALUATION

Part V

General

Part VI

Rules and Regulations

Part VII

Repeals and Transitional Provisions

Part VIII

Interpretation